More on ITV's phone in debacles, and rumour has it Ant and Dec could quit the network because of the damage the dodgy phone-ins have had on their reputation. They were executive producers on one show where viewers were ripped off by phone ins, and it was them who were awarded the British Comedy people's choice award despite having not actually got the most phone votes. Their contract with ITV is up next year, and a source has told The Sun: "Ant and Dec have made it clear they're highly upset. It's not just one show caught up in the scandal it's two, plus the British Comedy Awards debacle. The gossip at ITV is that when their contract runs out they may not stay exclusive with ITV. They are not really BBC people but they have their own production company, Gallowgate, and could very easily make shows for every broadcaster and channel. It would be a blow for ITV if they didn't manage to keep them exclusive. Along with Simon Cowell they are their heavy hitters".
May 12, 2008
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Ant & Dec review ITV relationship after phone-in debacles
According to The Sun, Ant & Dec could leave ITV when their contract ends next year, after the phone-in scandals damaged their reputation.